US Visitors Arriving by Boat

You must make prior arrangement with Canada Customs (e.g., get a CANPASS) before arrival at Port Renfrew Marina. Otherwise you must go to a "designated reporting site" and call 1-888-CANPASS (226-7277) — nearest site is Oak Bay Marina.

• Government of Canada: Arriving by Boat Regulations (pdf file). Call Toll-Free for information 1-888-CANPASS (226-7277)
• CANPASS — Private Boats program. Expedited customs and immigration clearance for low-risk, pre-screened boaters entering Canada
• Cross border boating webpage
• Tourism Vancouver Island's Tips for the Traveller webpage
• Contact the Border Information Service (BIS) or visit the Canada Customs and Border Service Agency website.
• Passport requirement: for 2007, visitors to Canada need a passport if arriving by air or water (not required if driving).
• Fishing Licenses: get your online fishing license before you arrive (you are not legally allowed to set foot on Canadian land to come to the store to buy a license).
• Canadian catch limits: Port Renfrew (Area 20).